What is press freedom index in Lithuania?

Press freedom index in Lithuania was 20.15 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Lithuania?

The highest recorded value was 22.2 in 2018.

What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Lithuania?

The lowest recorded value was 18.24 in 2013.

How does Lithuania rank for press freedom index?

Lithuania ranks 150th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.

Is press freedom index rising or falling in Lithuania?

Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Lithuania data come from?

The figures come from Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Press Freedom Index in Lithuania

Name: Press Freedom Index in Lithuania
Creator: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Lithuania: Press Freedom Index was 20.15 in 2021. ▲ Rising

Latest (2021)

20.15

Change on year

down 4.9%

World rank

150th

of 177 countries

All-time high

22.2

in 2018

All-time low

18.24

in 2013

Years of data

2013–2021

Press Freedom Index in Lithuania, 2013–2021

Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2021, press freedom index in Lithuania stood at 20.15.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and up 10.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, press freedom index in Lithuania peaked at 22.2 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 18.24, in 2013.

That places Lithuania 150th out of 177 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	20.26	18.24	22.2	7
2020s	20.67	20.15	21.19	2

Countries ranked near Lithuania

147 Trinidad and Tobago 21.55 compare
148 Ghana 21.33 compare
149 Spain 20.44 compare
151 Cape Verde 20.09 compare
152 Cyprus 19.85 compare
153 Australia 19.79 compare

See the full ranking of 177 places →

More social development data for Lithuania

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 54,381 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 101 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 1 (2025)
Freedom of Association Index 0.841 (2025)
Liberal Democracy Index 0.712 (2025)
Electoral democracy 2 (2025)
Human Rights Index 0.913 (2025)
Participatory Democracy Index 0.56 (2025)
Key features of human rights 0.913 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is press freedom index in Lithuania?: Press freedom index in Lithuania was 20.15 in 2021, according to Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest press freedom index recorded in Lithuania?: The highest recorded value was 22.2 in 2018.
What is the lowest press freedom index recorded in Lithuania?: The lowest recorded value was 18.24 in 2013.
How does Lithuania rank for press freedom index?: Lithuania ranks 150th out of 177 countries with data for 2021.
Is press freedom index rising or falling in Lithuania?: Over the last ten years it is up 10.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Lithuania data come from?: The figures come from Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Press Freedom Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Press Freedom Index
Source: Reporters sans Frontieres (2022) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 177 places, 1,591 data points, 2013–2021
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

The index combines expert estimates with data on violence against journalists. It ranges from 0-100 (no freedom).